Name/Title
Door County Courthouse & Greystone JailEntry/Object ID
2004.0.109Description
The Door County Courthouse and Greystone Jail. The history accompanying the photo reads as follows: The original Door County Courthouse was located close to the junction of Second Avenue and Michigan St., and was built in 1860. The Courthouse as pictured was built in 1878 and remained as was until 1920, when some remodeling was done. With these changes it served until 1958 when the new part was added. The Safety Building as pictured was built in 1909 and served as the residence for the sheriff for a time as well as housing the jail. It was used until 1965 when the new safety building was built.Cataloged By
AMJAcquisition
Accession
2004.0Source or Donor
Door County Historical Museum Existing CollectionAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1909 - 1920Notes
Date: 1909-1020Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Sturgeon Bay Courthouse, Sturgeon Bay Jail, Safety Building, Public BuildingGeneral Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Digital CopyCreate Date
August 11, 2004Update Date
September 8, 2026